Matthew Dellavedova
Australia's Patty Mills, left, and Matthew Dellavedova (8) celebrate a score against Argentina during a men's basketball quarterfinal round game at the 2020 Summer Olympics, Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2021, in Saitama, Japan. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
US, 3 unbeaten teams set for Olympic men's basketball semis

By Brian Mahoney Aug. 04, 2021 04:31 AM EDT

Washington Wizards' Daniel Gafford (21) shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen (31) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, April 30, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Westbrook posts 31st triple-double, Wizards rout Cavs 122-93

By Brian Dulik Apr. 30, 2021 10:25 PM EDT

Orlando Magic's Gary Harris (14) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 28, 2021 in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Magic squander 23-point lead in fourth, beat Cavs 109-104

Brian Dulik Apr. 28, 2021 09:54 PM EDT

New Orleans Pelicans' Brandon Ingram, center, shoots over Cleveland Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro, left, and Kevin Love, right, in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 11, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Williamson scores 38, Pelicans rally past Cavaliers 116-109

Brian Dulik Apr. 11, 2021 09:56 PM EDT

Cleveland Cavaliers' Kevin Love (0) shoots over Philadelphia 76ers' Mike Scott (1) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Cavs' Love, Dellavedova return from injuries to face 76ers

By Tom Withers Apr. 01, 2021 06:06 PM EDT

FILE - Cleveland Cavaliers' Matthew Dellavedova of Australia, celebrates with teammate Collin Sexton (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls in Chicago, in this Tuesday, March 10, 2020, file photo. Chicago won 108-103. Dellavedova may make his long-awaited season debut after being out with a concussion and appendectomy. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Dellavedova practiced on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, and as long as he gets final medical clearance, the 30-year-old will play against Philadelphia on Thursday .(AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)
Cavs hopeful Dellavedova will make long-delayed season debut

By Tom Withers Mar. 31, 2021 05:07 PM EDT

San Antonio Spurs' Keldon Johnson (3) grabs a rebound between Cleveland Cavaliers' Larry Nance Jr., (22) and Collin Sexton (2) in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, March 19, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Johnson has 23 points, 21 boards as Spurs beat Cavs 116-110

By Brian Dulik Mar. 19, 2021 10:41 PM EDT

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers' Isaac Okoro, right, in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 25, 2021, in Cleveland. Jarrett Allen, left, and Anthony Davis watch. The Lakers own 115-108. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
LeBron scores 46, Lakers beat Cavs to stay perfect on road

By Tom Withers Jan. 25, 2021 10:52 PM EST

Cleveland Cavaliers' Darius Garland (10) fouls New York Knicks' Elfrid Payton during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, in Cleveland. The Knicks won 95-86. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Randle's triple-double powers Knicks to 95-86 win over Cavs

By Brian Dulik Dec. 29, 2020 09:43 PM EST

File-This March 10, 2020, file photo shows Cleveland Cavaliers' Collin Sexton (2) passing the ball as Chicago Bulls' Coby White (0), Daniel Gafford (12), Shaquille Harrison (3) and Lauri Markkanen (24) defend during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago. The NBA's interrupted season and invitation-only gathering in Florida to finish it due to the pandemic hurt every team to varying degrees. It devastated the Cleveland Cavaliers. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)
Cavaliers hoping to 'overachieve' after long 2020 lay-off

By Tom Withers Dec. 15, 2020 12:05 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 11, 2020, file photo, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love heads up the court after making a 3-point basket against the Denver Nuggets during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Denver. The Cleveland Cavaliers weren't invited inside the NBA's Disney World summer bubble. They never want to have the door close on them again. One of eight teams whose season ended by the league's decision to resume play in a controlled atmosphere in Florida next month, the Cavs are using their omission as fuel for the future. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Cavs among omitted 8, will use summer slight as motivation

By Tom Withers Jun. 09, 2020 02:51 PM EDT